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Rear Wheel Arch (Rear Section)

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
Properly mount the vehicle on a frame bench when performing this procedure.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	ASY WHEEL ARCH (Rear Wheel Arch)
9	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Short
2	Countersunk Rivet, 4.8 mm Long

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

Remove the unused portion of the service part (shown in red) to create the new component.
Remove the necessary portion of the Mast Assembly (Section) to expose the underlying component being replaced.
Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.
Prepare for installation.
Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.
or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Short
- A = 86 mm.
- B = 11 mm.
or Countersunk Rivets, 4.8 mm Long
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Install the portion of the Mast Assembly (Section) that was removed to expose the component being replaced.
Install the fasteners as indicated.
or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Short
- C = 156 mm.
- D = 62 mm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.